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羽織

はおり

N1traditional Japanese jacket

Examples

祖父は着物の上に黒い羽織を重ねた。

古い羽織の裏地には美しい模様が隠れていた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 羽織 (はおり) is a noun for a short, open-front traditional Japanese coat worn over kimono.
  • Basic usage: 黒い羽織を重ねる makes the outer garment worn over kimono the object, while 羽織の裏地には模様 identifies a hidden design on its lining.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Outer garment and inner lining
    • 羽織を重ねる concerns wearing the whole garment, whereas 羽織の裏地 is an internal component. The noun does not denote every ordinary jacket.

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